Substance Abuse Counselor Assistant - Certificate

Learn to help others. The community needs more workers in social and human services fields.

Help fulfill the industry demand by enrolling in Thomas Nelson's Substance Abuse Counselor Assistant career studies certificate program. Tailored to fit the Virginia Peninsula’s needs, the curriculum will introduce you to group dynamics, case management, counseling and more. You'll also gain hands-on experience during a coordinated internship.

Possibilities

Graduates of this program will be qualified for positions designed to assist substance abuse counselors. Thomas Nelson also offers other programs in the Human Services industry, including an associate degree in Human Services and Benefits Program Specialist and Youth Development career studies certificates. The employment opportunities are vast and expected to grow as the elderly population grows and the needs of impaired populations continue to increase. Explore options in fields such as social work, counseling, mental health care and more. Graduates with experience in this field become:

drug and alcohol rehabilitation technicians

nursing home aides

community development assistants

counseling or social service assistants

childcare workers

eligibility interviewers for government programs

mental health counselors

human service assistants

substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors

teacher assistants

case management aides

adult daycare workers

Career Exploration

Learn more about a career in this field, how much it typically pays, what the demand is, and how your education can help you become qualified.

Virginia's Community Colleges

Thomas Nelson Community College is part of Virginia's Community Colleges, a statewide system of community colleges, and serves the cities of Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, and Williamsburg, and the counties of James City and York.